Laboratory Assistant

Boulder Community Health; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for Internal Medicine Associates. This full-time role involves processing patient orders, specimen collection, and providing excellent customer service. The position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and educational assistance.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability coverage

Retirement plan with matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Education assistance program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Six months of general hospital experience preferred.
• Graduation from a Medical Assistants program or laboratory training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collection and processing of laboratory specimens.
• Performing phlebotomy procedures as required.
• Providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Data Entry

Education

High school diploma or higher education

Job description

Laboratory Assistant - Internal Medicine Associates
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80304

Salary: $19.00 - $26.38 per hour - Full-Time Days, 40 hours per week

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for Internal Medicine Associates (IMA). The laboratory support staff at IMA are responsible for processing patient orders, including patient relations (adult and pediatric), specimen procurement, specimen processing, and transmission of results. Additional responsibilities include customer service, utilization of various computer systems, clerical duties, and some technical procedures such as phlebotomy (venipuncture or capillary puncture), drug screen collection, and breath alcohol testing. All new support staff employees will start as Level 1 support staff.

Benefits:

• Health insurance, including a FREE employee-only option
• Dental and Vision insurance
• BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions and discretionary lump sum contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Education assistance program
• Voluntary Wellness programs, including biometrics, wellness team challenges, and more
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or higher education required
• Six months of general hospital experience, or
• Graduation from a Medical Assistants program, or
• Graduation from a laboratory training program preferred

Responsibilities:

• Collection and processing of laboratory specimens
• Performing phlebotomy procedures as required
• Accurate data entry and reporting
• Providing excellent customer service
• Performing laboratory testing, reporting results, and quality control in assigned areas
• Urine Drug Screen collection
• Breath Alcohol testing
• Rapid Strep tests

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado. It provides comprehensive medical services to Boulder County, including acute care, emergency services, and outpatient care. BCH operates several facilities, including Boulder Community Hospital, and offers specialties such as cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and maternity care. The organization is committed to high-quality, patient-centered care, wellness, and prevention.

BCH emphasizes advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, personalized care, collaboration with local physicians, wellness programs, and community outreach. It is a Certified Level II Trauma Center and has received numerous accolades, including Newsweek’s “America’s Best-in-State Hospital 2025” and U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care 2025”.

As an employee, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive benefits, including health/dental/life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and an on-site fitness center. The organization also offers an Employee Wellness and Support program, activities, discounts, and more.

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace. BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text. This position has no close date; applications are accepted until filled.